Youth Development and Scouting

The Nationwide League One NLO has directed all clubs in Division One and the U19 Youth League to complete facial verification for their players ahead of the March 30 registration deadline. The league’s secretariat, through its media department, emphasised that this new measure is crucial in preventing duplicate registrations. Clubs are now required to verify […]

Serie A side Lazio have entered the race to sign Rafiu Durosinmi, a Lagos-born forward currently playing for Viktoria Plzeň, according to reports from Radiosei. The Unique Football Academy product has been in impressive form, scoring five goals and providing two assists in 12 matches since returning from a major knee injury earlier in the

Obi Anthony, a talented midfielder from Granada CF’s Juvenil A team, has been called up to the Flying Eagles squad in preparation for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations AFCON. Nigeria’s U20 head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, will closely assess the young player this month to determine his inclusion in the final squad for the

Talented Arsenal midfielder Zac Shuaib, who is eligible to represent Nigeria, England, Spain, and India, is currently on trial with Brighton & Hove Albion as he faces an uncertain future at the Emirates. Despite his limited game time this season due to fitness issues, Shuaib remains a promising prospect. He has made only five U18

Nigerian wonderkid Emmanuel Uchegbu has completed a move to MLS side Charlotte FC, snubbing offers from Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, and KAA Gent. The 20 year old forward, previously with AS Trencin, has signed a multi year contract with Charlotte FC after passing his medicals in Europe. He is expected to travel to the United States

Lagos footballer Philip Divine Samuel Enadeghe is set to represent his state at the National Sports Festival in Ogun State this May, marking a significant step in his young career. Having previously played at the National Youth U-15 Games, Enadeghe is determined to make an even bigger impact at the festival. He described his journey

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta included three young players of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri, Ifeoluwa Ibrahim, and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji in the first team’s final training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg clash against PSV Eindhoven. The session, held at Sobha Realty Training Centre in London Colney, provided a crucial opportunity

The highly anticipated Peace Cup 2025 is set to be the most exciting edition yet, with organizers promising a grander and more competitive tournament. Powered by Sport Medical Awareness, NikkyCole, Evergreen All Stars FC, and Ottasola FC, the grassroots football competition continues to expand, attracting more recognition each year. Tournament coordinator Dr. Kolade Kolapo, a

Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, is set to host an elite gathering of European football scouts and club representatives as the Best Talent Football Club organizes a mega scouting tournament aimed at unearthing Nigeria’s brightest football prospects. Building on the success of last year’s event at the University of Ibadan Sports Complex, which saw several Nigerian

layinka Ogunleye, a promising defender from 36 Lion FC, has earned a full scholarship to the University of Louisville in the United States. This achievement highlights the club’s commitment to developing young talents both academically and athletically. Standing at an imposing 1.93 meters 6 feet 4 inches, the left footed centre back has already made